Chicken and Mushrooms in a White Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken and Mushrooms in a White Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided; ¼ cup flour; 2 cups chicken stock, lukewarm; ½ cup dry white wine; 4 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; salt and pepper; 1 lb chicken or 1 lb turkey breast, cut into chunks; 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced; handful of finely chopped tarragon or parsley

Servings: persons

1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large pan over medium heat.
2
Add flour and beat hard until you have a smooth paste (called a roux).
3
Continue to beat until roux begins to have a golden color.
4
Take off heat and gradually add stock, whisking constantly.
5
Place pan back over medium heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes, whisking frequently to ensure none of the sauce burns on bottom of pan.
6
If sauce becomes too thick, whisk in a little more stock.
7
Add wine and continue simmering for 10 minutes, then take off the heat and whisk in cream and lemon juice.
8
Taste for salt and pepper.
9
While sauce is simmering, melt 2 tablespoons butter in large frying pan until sizzling.
10
Add chicken and fry for a few minutes until golden.
11
Add mushrooms and fry for another 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
12
To serve, mix sauce with chicken and mushrooms and sprinkle with some fresh tarragon or parsley.

577

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, divided, ¼ cup flour, 2 cups chicken stock, lukewarm, ½ cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Mushrooms in a White Wine Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken and Mushrooms in a White Wine Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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